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This is more than just the 9-0, apparently there has been a fundamental bust up behind the scenes. Parker asking for 'more money' and saying that the squad is underequipped has infuriated their owner, apparently. He funded a bit of a spree last January to get them out of the Championship, on the opinion that those players would be long-term investments - not just quick buys to get them out of the league, and it seems as if Parker saw them as short-term fixes and wanted more money this summer. He's probably not wrong, you can't say Keefer Moore is a long-term investment. But it looks like both sides have been idiots here and communication was crap.

I'm with you, the attacking third is still ringing alarm bells for me. I love what we've done with the CB, I love what we've done with CM and the goalkeeper, every one has been an upgrade. Big investments too. Aribo will be a good addition, but he can't do it all alone. The attacking third, as it stands, is probably slightly weaker than last season in both personal and numbers. We are crying out for that centre forward with a burst of power and pace, It would make so much difference to us. If we don't do that and we have to rely on Elyounoussi and Adams/Armstrong for the goals then we're in for an incredibly tedious season in my opinion. The club know this though, they know the missing piece is a game changing attacker and I'm sure we'll see that. Cover at LB and a number 10 will be a bonus and will probably depending on who we shift, but a focal point centre forward has to happen. I can see a defender coming in too, as I think that will be critical if we lose Jan.

3 quality signings right down their spine this summer. Agard the CB from Rennes (Top player), Paquetta who is obviously a superstar (this is on par with Newcastle signing Bruno imo). And the big Italian striker, Scamacca. That's not forgetting the additions of Cornet, Emerson and Areola. Absolute top class additions on top of Rice, Soucek, Zouma etc they already had. If they're not pushing for the Top 4 then they'd flopped.

And that's still not going to be enough! They're looking for 50m and we're still 'talking' to try and reach something. Feels very unlikely.

Little bit more from this Rik guy, whoever that is. Doesn't sound like 35-40 is enough. Game around PSV attacker Cody Gakpo comes on the wagon: Southampton wants to pay tens of millions | PSV | ed.nl Premier League club Southampton has reported to PSV for Cody Gakpo. The British club has not yet made an official offer, but it has made it clear that 35 to 40 million euros can flow to PSV in the event of a transfer.

It wouldn't be the summer 2022 window without this happening...

We've had a good window for sure, but failing to sort out the attack before the end of the window would somewhat undo a lot of that good early work (in my opinion). I think we'll get a couple in so I'm not too worried, but it wouldn't be right to sit here on Friday after not signing anyone and say we had a really positive window.

FFS WE'RE GOING TO MISS OUT ON HIM TO BRIGHTON. Am i doing it right?

Must have Portuguese ancestors.

'no move is close' - well, you've got 3 days to sort it, so it has to be somewhat close!

Sounds like it based on that tweet. Stephens isn't in the squads at the mo, I can see him heading out too. We don't want to leave ourselves too short. If this happens though it does beg the question as to why Villa didn't go for Caleta-Carr in the first place.

2 or 3 in i reckon, with 2 or 3 on the way out.

The Gapko deal certainly feels a bit 'Quincy Promes', but let's see...

That would be so impressive, if we can lose Bednarek and replace him with this guy. wow

I don't think he's that rich in the terms of football owners, 500m at best. He owns Olympiacos well. This is why if they get relegated they will implode quite spectacularly, as their owner is known for being a bit of a nut job.

Serge Aurier next after that.

I don't think anyone has said that he never had a poor game? He had poor games for us, so did Mane, so did Pelle, but they were excellent overall and none of that should lead to the crap being thrown their way that I witnessed in the stands.

The same fans wanted Mane sent to non-league, as that was his level. The same fans who booed Pelle's touches against West Brom in the first home game he had. Clueless comes to mind. And this wasn't just social media either, this was directed in the stadium.

2 penalties awarded and a red card for a denial of a goal scoring opportunity I'd imagine.

I just cannot see how Gakpo is a realistic option. We've heard all summer how we won't be spending £40m on players (even from Dragon himself last year) and he'd cost £40m. So I just can't see it. Feels like standard end of window news being leaked for numerous reasons.

Villa fans have wanted him out since last season, it's getting pretty toxic there now.

I'd say he's got Sule, Rudiger, Kehrer and Tah all in front of him. As it stands we may only lose JWP and Salisu, but even that's not for sure. Not sure if Salisu is playing for Ghana yet, although he'd be nuts to miss a world cup chance. It's good for us as it gives the core of our team a chance to recharge, similar to what we did in lockdown.

This is the one window where we won't get away with that, if that is what happens. It would be frustrating because a lot of good work has been done, if they fail to add to the striking options then it will undo all of that work and will probably send us through the trap door. This week is that important imo.

Briefly. They were of the belief that it was ''too close'' to give (ffs), but they spent more time debating on the one given last week (The Villa game) and how that should have also not been given, where is the consistency etc. Poor Stevie G.